National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai Taramani Answered Questions

Find below the documents required for BDes admission at NIFT Chennai:Personal and educational qualification detailsCaste/ tribe/ class certificate (for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates)Disability certificate for persons with disabilitiesImage of scanned photograph in jpg/ jpeg format and size should not exceed 50 KB

Yes, the NIFT Chennai offers a four-year full time degree course in BDes. This course is taught across six specialisations, namely Fashion Design, Leather Design, Knitwear Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design and Fashion Communication.  Admission to the programme, entirely based on the NIFT entrance exam.

Both National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur and National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai are well-known institutes for B.Des courses. Here are some key points to consider when comparing the two:National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur -Established in 2008.Offers a B.Des programme with a duration of four years in four specializations.Total seat intake for B.Des programme is 176.Ranked 9th amongst the 16 NIRF.National Institute of Fashion Technology Chennai -Offers a B.Des programme in Fashion Communication (Lateral Entry).Duration of the programme is three years.It is difficult to say which institute is better for B.Des as it depends on individual preferences and priorities. Some factors to consider when making a decision include location, course offerings, faculty, campus facilities, and placement opportunities. It is recommended to research both institutes thoroughly and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

Joining NIFT Chennai's BDes programme without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the qualify The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam. The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. Situation Test/ Personal Interview - B.Des candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test.Click here to know more about NIFT exam. 

Admission to BDes at NIFT Chennai is solely entrance-based i.e. - The National Institute of Technology (NIFT), which will be  conducting the written exams for NIFT 2024 tentatively in the 1st week of February 2024. For aspiring candidates, it’s mandatory to qualify for the written exam along with the situation test comprising different rounds. NIFT Chennai selects students based on the weightage of different parameters in each selection round. Additionally, the seat allocation is respectively common for all the reserved categories and the total seat intake is equally divided into each specialisation. 

 NIFT Chennai offers a total of 305 seat intake for BDes and BDes lateral entry course. The seat breakup for the BDes coursre is 43 as per the specialisations offered in BDes and for the BDes lateral entry its 47 altogether.  The seat allocation has respectively common for all the reserved categories and division is equal for each specialisation. Additionally, 5 seats are given as per each specialisation for NRI and foreign candidates.

Candidates who have twelve years of school education with minimum of five subjects by the National Open School or from a recognised board are eligible for the BDes at NIFT Chennai. Additionally, as per the Institution's guidelines, candidate's maximum age should be less than 24 years (5 years relaxation in upper age for people from reserved categories). Now candidates are only required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam for BDes admission. 

The application process for NIFT Chennai is completely online. Candidates have to apply for via the official NIFT Admissions website. For admission to the NIFT programmes, candidates are required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam. First candidates have to register and create a unique id. Fill the application from and submit all the required documents. And before submitting the application form pay the application fee. 

Check out a weightage of category-wise seat distribution for BDes course in the table below: Reserved CategoriesWeightageSC15%ST7.5%OBC27%GEN-EWS10%Person with Disability (PWD)5%*Note: The above seat intake is given for general and reserved category candidates. Additionally, 5 seats are given as per each specialisation for NRI and foreign candidates.